Rook endings are the most common endings in real games. Practise the key ideas. The king must help against a pawn, and checks drive the enemy king away. The bridge wins with an extra pawn, and the third rank defence draws. This is an endgame course with 3 lessons and 5 interactive exercises, suited to players rated around 1000 (improving players). Every exercise is played on a real board with feedback after each move, there is nothing to install, and it is free.
Lessons in Rook endgames essentials
Rook against pawn – A rook is worth much more than a pawn, but a far advanced pawn with its king beside it can still save the game. Who wins depends on the kings.
The bridge – With a rook and a pawn against a rook, the winning plan has a name in every chess book, but the idea is simple: build a bridge.
The third rank defence – Now the other side. With a rook against a rook and a pawn, a good defence draws. Keep the enemy king out, then check from behind.
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